Winery Merlin FrancoisSaint-Joseph Rouge
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the Saint-Joseph Rouge from the Winery Merlin Francois
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Joseph Rouge of Winery Merlin Francois in the region of Rhone Valley is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint-Joseph Rouge of Winery Merlin Francois in the region of Rhone Valley often reveals types of flavors of oaky, leather or pepper and sometimes also flavors of cassis, dark fruit or non oak.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Joseph Rouge
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Joseph Rouge
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Joseph Rouge
The Saint-Joseph Rouge of Winery Merlin Francois matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, braised lamb with peppers or duck breast with red fruits.
Details and technical informations about Winery Merlin Francois's Saint-Joseph Rouge.
Discover the grape variety: Bobal
This grape variety is widely cultivated in Spain under the name béni carlo. It was introduced into the Languedoc-Roussillon region of Narbonne around 1870.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Joseph Rouge from Winery Merlin Francois are 2016, 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Merlin Francois
The Winery Merlin Francois is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Saint-Joseph to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Joseph
The wine region of Saint-Joseph is located in the region of Rhône septentrional of Rhone Valley of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Yves Gangloff or the Domaine E. Guigal produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Joseph are Marsanne, Roussanne and Mourvèdre, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.
The wine region of Rhone Valley
The Rhone Valley is a key wine-producing region in Southeastern France. It follows the North-south course of the Rhône for nearly 240 km, from Lyon to the Rhône delta (Bouches-du-Rhône), near the Mediterranean coast. The Length of the valley means that Rhône wines are the product of a wide variety of soil types and mesoclimates. The viticultural areas of the region cover such a distance that there is a widely accepted division between its northern and southern parts.
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